Fundraising Manager
CompanyREAD Foundation UK
Location
Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/24/2026
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£46,000
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Description
Job Description & Person Specification
Fundraising Manager
Salary: £37,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: 3 locations available, North, Midlands, London & South (Remote working from home)
Reports to: National Fundraising Manager UK
Closing Date: Rolling
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About READ Foundation
READ Foundation is a UK based registered charity working to provide access to quality education to vulnerable children in our regions of work. We create opportunities for orphan and needy children to go to school, to gain an education and build a better life for themselves. We currently focus on constructing new schools, providing sponsorship for orphans and are now expanding our educational portfolio to reflect the large humanitarian and development needs ongoing throughout the world.
Purpose of job
As the Fundraising Manager you will be working within a team to create, develop and nurture relationships with high value individuals and major donors, partners and your local communities in order to maximise income. You will have responsibility for the full cycle of maximising donation income from research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Fundraising Manager
Salary: £37,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: 3 locations available, North, Midlands, London & South (Remote working from home)
Reports to: National Fundraising Manager UK
Closing Date: Rolling
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About READ Foundation
READ Foundation is a UK based registered charity working to provide access to quality education to vulnerable children in our regions of work. We create opportunities for orphan and needy children to go to school, to gain an education and build a better life for themselves. We currently focus on constructing new schools, providing sponsorship for orphans and are now expanding our educational portfolio to reflect the large humanitarian and development needs ongoing throughout the world.
Purpose of job
As the Fundraising Manager you will be working within a team to create, develop and nurture relationships with high value individuals and major donors, partners and your local communities in order to maximise income. You will have responsibility for the full cycle of maximising donation income from research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Identifying, researching and cultivating new sources of income
- Identifying and securing additional prospects through exploring networks and sectors
- Implement and manage an effective account plan for each supporter as well as providing financial income and expenditure reports for each donor
- Develop and manage effective relationships ensuring excellent and consistent supporter stewardship
- Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and major donors
- Work across wider fundraising networks and communities to identify opportunities for engagement
- Develop a community fundraising strategy to implement a clear plan of action to generate income
- Be an ambassador at events, supporting the delivery of READ Foundations vision and ensuring that the charity's profile and reputation are upheld
- Maintain and develop relationships with HNW /potential / existing donors to maximise donations
- Champion philanthropic engagement and activities to ensure that organisationally we are maximising opportunities to achieve the greatest return
- To hold regular fundraising events and dinners and manage and develop volunteers
- To hold regular meetings with the National Fundraising Manager UK to evaluate the progress and success of targets & objectives set
- To work at all times within the guidelines of the Institute of Fundraising best practice and comply with relevant legislation and regulation
- To work within an innovative, positive and creative ethos, identifying new opportunities for fundraising
- Adhere to stated policies and procedures as per the company handbook including health and safety requirements
- Build the capacity of the READ Foundation team in the area of Major donor and community fundraising
Special Working Conditions
- Work occasional flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Please send your full CV and supporting letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification for the post
Two satisfactory references will be required upon conditional offer
Commitment to Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
All staff members, regardless of their role or level within READ Foundation are required to uphold READ Foundation's safeguarding standards and commit to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
Person Specification
Two satisfactory references will be required upon conditional offer
Commitment to Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
All staff members, regardless of their role or level within READ Foundation are required to uphold READ Foundation's safeguarding standards and commit to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to READ's Safeguarding and PSEA Policies and Code of Conduct at all times.
- Report any safeguarding concerns or SEA incidents they become aware of, following READ's reporting mechanisms.
- Participate in mandatory safeguarding training and refresher sessions.
- Cooperate in good faith with any safeguarding investigations, audits, or reviews conducted by READ.
- Promote a culture of safeguarding within their respective roles and ensure that safeguarding risks are identified and mitigated.
- Failure to comply with these safeguarding responsibilities may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment, in line with organisational policies.
Requirements
Person Specification
- Experience of effectively managing a portfolio of diverse donors and prospects is desirable
Financial targets shall be discussed at interview stage
Number of non-financial targets including consistently attending networking and 3rd party events and identifying regular leads
Benefits
Company benefits
The position also comes with the following benefits:
- Role specific training, development and growth opportunities
- Health insurance cash plan (including 24/7 access to GP services, discounted gym membership & counselling service) (after probationary period)
- Eye care contribution
- Hybrid working options available (some days working remotely can be discussed at time of interview)
- Occupational Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme (after probationary period)
- Car salary sacrifice scheme (after probationary period)
- 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and company-wide holidays)
- Paid time off for bereavement, sick days and medical appointments
- Awards for employee of the year
- Annual years of service rewards
- Access to Bright Exchange discounts
- Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities.
- Free parking in a central location
- Access to prayer facilities
- Free tea, coffee & snacks